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Moutonshoek Objection Mining Right DRAFT SCOPING REPORT COMMENTS LITTLE SWIFT INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD 1 OBJECTION AGAINST APPLICATION FOR MINING RIGHT AND COMMENTS ON DRAFT SCOPING REPORT SUBMITTED IN TERMS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, ACT 28 OF 2008 LITTLE SWIFT INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD & 530 OTHERS OBJECTORS BONGANI MINERALS (PTY) LTD APPLICANT APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBER WC 30/5/1/1/2/10110MR PROPERTIES PORTION 1 FARM 297; PORTION OF PORTION 21 OF THE FARM NAMAQUASFONTEIN 76; AND PORTION OF REMAING EXTENT OF PORTION 6 OF THE FARM NAMAQUASFONTEIN 76 This Objection is submitted on behalf of Little Swift Investments (Pty) Ltd and 473 other Objectors (hereinafter referred to as the “Objectors”) under powers of attorney and it constitutes a formal objection against an application for a mining right, WC30/5/1/2/2/10110MR (hereinafter referred to as the “Application”). The Objectors are interested and affected parties to the aforementioned application. THE OBJECTORS 1. A complete list of the 531 Objectors is attached to this Objection as Annexure A. 2. The Objectors include landowners, key stakeholders, residents in the area and other interested and affected parties. 3. It is recorded that the following landowners’ properties (19 farms) are located within, adjacent to or in close proximity to the mine application area: 2 3.1. Little Swift Investments (Pty) Ltd – Portion 1 of Farm Namaquasfontein 297. This property is earmarked as the epicentre of the envisaged mine. Attention is drawn to the fact that the company’s name has been changed to Moutonshoek Investments (Pty) Ltd; 3.2. Namaquasfontein Boerdery Trust – Portions 4 and 5 of Farm Namaquasfontein 76, Piketberg; 3.3. HP Smit & Seuns – Remainder of the Farm Namaquasfontein 78; Portion 1 of the Farm Namaquasfontein 77; and Portion 1 of the Farm Namaquasfontein 76; 3.4. Wendy Janet Smit – Remainder of the Farm Namaquasfontein 76; 3.5. Annalene Van Niekerk Family Trust – Portion 3 of the Farm Namaquasfontein 76; 3.6. Jacobus Johannes Smit – Remainder of Portion 2 of the Farm Wilgenhoutdrift 48; 3.7. Windheuwel Trust - remainder of Portion 3 of the Farm Wilgenhoutdrift 48; 3.8. Riviera Trust - Portion 6 of the Farm Wilgenhoutdrift 48; 3.9. Wilgerbosdrift (Pry) Ltd – the Farm Wilgerbosdrift 51; and Portions 4, 5, 6 and 8 and the Remainder of Farm Ezelsfontein 47. (Kindly note that this Objection is submitted on behalf of Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd in terms of an arrangement with its attorneys-of-record, Webber Wentzel) 4. The rest of the Objectors as Interested and Affected Parties include- (i) 321 Farmworkers and their families on the above and other farms; 3 (ii) the Karookop Primary School with 145 learners and their parents; (iii) the !Aman // Aes Traditional authority; (iv) Residents from Redelinghuys, Piketberg and Elands Bay; (v) Cape Town Tourism; (vi) Velddrif Chamber of Commerce; (vii) Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association of SA; 5. The Objectors for all intents and purposes are directly interested and affected parties. 6. The Objectors are aware of the fact that Karsten Boerdery (Pty) Ltd (the registered owner of portion 2 of the Farm Namaquasfontein No 76; portion 13 of the Farm Namaquasfontein No 76; and portion 5 of the Farm Wilgenhoutdrift 48, has also submitted an objection in its own name against the Application by Bongani Minerals (Pty) Ltd. 7. With regard to the specific landowners the following is recorded:- 7.1. The farms owned by Moutonshoek Investments (Pty) Ltd and Namaquasfontein Boerdery Trust constitute what is known as the Moutonshoek Stud Farm. 7.1.1. Portion 1 of Farm 297 belonging to Moutonshoek Investments in its totality (175 Ha) would be replaced by an opencast tungsten mine if Bongani Minerals (Pty) Ltd is granted the mining right applied for. 7.1.2. It holds significant and well-documented socio-economical, cultural, ecological and historical value for the Piketberg 4 Region. Most importantly it forms part of the catchment area for the Krom Antonies River. 7.1.3. Active and self-sustained farming activities have been in existence for more than 300 years on the farms. 7.1.4. Since 1993 it hosts one of the best known and internationally acclaimed horse breeding studs in South Africa comprising 230 thoroughbred horses accommodated in 69 camps. The Objectors produce much sought after world class yearlings for racing in South Africa and abroad. 7.1.5. In addition, a total of 101 hectares on the Properties are under citrus, lucerne, teff, oats and wine grapes. Grapes are provided to Testalonga Wines, Eendekuil, Piketberg. 7.1.6. The Objectors also jointly own a cattle herd producing 28 tons of meat per year. 7.1.7. The farming activities provide work and a source of income to 135 employees (including seasonal workers). Accommodation on the farms is provided to 23 families. 7.1.8. The properties form part of the Moutonshoek Protected Environment. 7.1.9. The Properties are totally dependent upon groundwater for all intents and purposes; 7.1.10. These specific Objectors have made significant investments in their properties and farming activities. • New accommodation and buildings • foaling and yearling stables 5 • new investments in bloodstock 4 imported stallions and 90 mares • Dam and irrigation • Horse camps • Architect designed stable/office/hospital complex and stables • 45 Ha under centre pivot points for horse feed, and cattle feed 7.1.11. Significant future expansions are also expected, including – • establishing it as the country’s top horse breeder (currently consistently under the top 10) • wine production; • meat (beef) producer; • expansion of horse and cattle feed production • expansion of table grape production 7.1.12. All of the above is now under threat by the Applicant seeking to establish an open cast mine to mine for tungsten in the area. Not only will the envisaged mining operations severely and detrimentally affect the Objectors’ agricultural activities and its considerable present and future investments, but also the security and livelihood of its employees, all local people. To satisfy its own greed the Applicant is willing to deprive these employees not only of their income, but also their upliftment and empowerment as explained in the preceding paragraphs. 7.1.13. It was noted that the Applicant considers “relocating” the Objectors, the farm workers and their families and 230 thoroughbred horses. Already at this stage of the Objection the Objectors wish to emphasize that they will not relocate under any circumstances at all. They will continue to earn their living as they have done for almost 30 years now, and 6 they will continue to look after their employees and their families. 7.2. Annalene van Niekerk Family Trust represented by JJC van Niekerk 7.2.1. It is currently being occupied by the 4th generation. 7.2.2. It is an active agricultural farm. In fact, the leading buchu producing farm in the Country. 7.2.3. A significant investment was made by installing solar panels to power irrigation. 7.2.4. It is considered to convert specific parts of the farm for eco- tourism purposes and also to introduce fauna indigenous to the area. 7.2.5. All of the above is now under threat by the Applicant seeking to establish an open cast mine to mine for tungsten in the area. Not only will the envisaged mining operations severely and detrimentally affect this Objector’s agricultural activities and its considerable present and future investments, but also the security and livelihood of its employees, all local people 7.3. Wendy Janet Smit 7.3.1. The farm is being farmed by the 6th generation and it has been in the family since 1770. 7.3.2. It is an active farm producing a living and income for the owners and its employees. 7.3.3. Some of the land is rented by HP Smit & Seuns (also an objector) as part of their farming activities. 7 7.3.4. All of the above is now under threat by the Applicant seeking to establish an open cast mine to mine for tungsten in the area. Not only will the envisaged mining operations severely and detrimentally affect this Objector’s agricultural activities and its considerable present and future investments, but also the security and livelihood of its employees, all local people. 7.4. Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd 7.4.1. The farm Wilgerbosdrift is the home of the 21-year old Wilgerbosdrift Racing Horse Stud, one of the leading stud farms in the country. It was acquired in 1998 by Mrs Mary Slack. 7.4.2. It is home to 300 thoroughbred racing horses. The most notable yearling sold by the stud at the yearling sales in 2005 was Wonder Lawn who still holds the record for the most expensive yearling ever to have been sold in this country, namely R3,300,000. Such is the class of horses bred on this farm. 7.4.3. The farm has produced many champions like Northern Chorus who has won the Met in 2019. It is currently placed 2nd in the ranking of South Africa’s top breeding farms. 7.4.4. Farmworkers has a 2% share on all sales of horses. Farmworkers also owns their own mares, and all produce from these mares are sold for the benefit of the workers. Recently they sold a horse called Nassa for R800,000. This horse is currently running in Hong Kong. 8 7.4.5. The farm was acquired for the purposes of horse breeding purely because of its location in terms of climate and the soil’s mineral content. 7.4.6. The farm provides employment for 57 employees and accommodation for 90 persons. 7.4.7. A portion of the farm recently has been transformed into a yearling complex with stables and paddocks resulting in an increase in employees.
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